What have I got

Mac Cat · 09-23-2023, 08:19 PM

The 1942 P.08 Mauser Luger (5966d) looks like it's a keeper (i.e. collectible condition)

It's not that hard to field strip it.
The takedown lever can be a little hard to move, at first.
I prefer to push the muzzle end on to a computer mouse pad, to push the receiver back 1/2".
Then move the takedown liver with your other hand.
If it's really tight, use a piece of wood (I use a wooden a clothes pin) to rotate it 90 degrees.

The grips look like they are in great shape.
Be very careful removing them.
I like to take out the magazine and push out the right grip first with my finger
Then do the left one, being very careful not to chip it up near the safety lever.
Grips may or may not be stamped inside.

The smaller parts inside will also be numbered.
And, then it needs to be oiled.

Full photos would include the top, sides, front and muzzle, but they need to be higher resolution and with a lot more lighting. Take it outside and photograph it in indirect sunlight or under a white sheet on a solid dark background (red, gray, black). Enjoy - taking photographs is challenging, but you already learned how to UPLOAD them !!!

Love to see more of both pistols.

honesttjohn · 09-23-2023, 09:29 PM

Thanx Mac Cat. Sounds challenging - a little more complicated than cleaning my hunting rifle or AR 15. Don't have a clue what I'm going to do with it yet.

09-23-2023, 09:29 PM	#2
honesttjohn New User Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Detroit Burbs Posts: 4 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Thanx Mac Cat. Sounds challenging - a little more complicated than cleaning my hunting rifle or AR 15. Don't have a clue what I'm going to do with it yet. __________________ HJ Now I know why old guys wear suspenders RoutervilleUSA on Etsy

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Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 751 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 630 Times in 340 Posts	The 1942 P.08 Mauser Luger (5966d) looks like it's a keeper (i.e. collectible condition) It's not that hard to field strip it. The takedown lever can be a little hard to move, at first. I prefer to push the muzzle end on to a computer mouse pad, to push the receiver back 1/2". Then move the takedown liver with your other hand. If it's really tight, use a piece of wood (I use a wooden a clothes pin) to rotate it 90 degrees. The grips look like they are in great shape. Be very careful removing them. I like to take out the magazine and push out the right grip first with my finger Then do the left one, being very careful not to chip it up near the safety lever. Grips may or may not be stamped inside. The smaller parts inside will also be numbered. And, then it needs to be oiled. Full photos would include the top, sides, front and muzzle, but they need to be higher resolution and with a lot more lighting. Take it outside and photograph it in indirect sunlight or under a white sheet on a solid dark background (red, gray, black). Enjoy - taking photographs is challenging, but you already learned how to UPLOAD them !!! Love to see more of both pistols.